CC Sabathia (Carsten Charles Sabathia Jr.) Quotes

Before I came here, I had people telling me what a tough place New York is, how other players came here and struggled. But I never let that bother me. I came here because I want to win.

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• Before I came here, I had people telling me what a tough place New York is, how other players came here and struggled. But I never let that bother me. I came here because I want to win.

  

  CC Sabathia
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